Gapminder is a free web service that provides various data and statistics related to different interesting topics and global issues. Created by Hans Rosling, Gapminder was built to present a picture of the world using a unique approach to reading data. This website also aims to promote global development with the purpose of accomplishing the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

Gapminder makes highly complex data easier to understand so the general public can easily relate to it. The reason behind this is because the developers of this site believe that data will not make sense if you won’t be able to communicate it well to a large audience.

Gapminder makes use of Trendalyzer, an interactive tool for visualizing data. This tool is responsible for the playful and interactive way that data is presented. Moreover, you also have an option to choose a particular country that you would want to take a look on regarding a particular issue or topic. Most of the pre-designed presentations are focused on human development, but you have an option to pick your data.

Israel Nicolas was first a travel writer, but has gone into the dark side of mixing technology and travel. He loves to walk around the country with just a good set of shoes and a small backpack, not leaving without his laptop and other gadgetry.